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Crackers vs. Cornbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between crackers and cornbread

  • Crackers have more vitamin K, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, vitamin E, vitamin B3, and manganese; however, cornbread has more phosphorus and vitamin B12.
  • Crackers' daily need coverage for vitamin K is 55% more.
  • Crackers have 6 times more vitamin E than cornbread. Crackers have 3.03mg of vitamin E, while cornbread has 0.51mg.
  • Cornbread has a higher glycemic index than crackers.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Crackers, standard snack-type, regular and Bread, cornbread, dry mix, prepared with 2% milk, 80% margarine, and eggs.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 36% 10% 151% 35% 13% 106% 95% 64% 37%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 12% 41% 12% 69% 24% 18% 168% 78% 29% 47%
Contains more IronIron +117.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +42.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +121.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +12.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +12.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +36.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +57.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -17.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +29.9%
~equal in Magnesium ~17mg

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 61% 0% 104% 105% 82% 25% 15% 0% 173% 69% 5.2%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0.33% 12% 10% 0% 48% 40% 38% 35% 20% 29% 9.3% 41% 32%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +494.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +118.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +160.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +117.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1773%
Contains more FolateFolate +67.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +38.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +34.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +511.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 26% 61% 3% 2%
Protein: 6.64 g
Fats: 26.43 g
Carbs: 61.3 g
Water: 3.14 g
Other: 2.49 g
7% 10% 54% 27% 2%
Protein: 6.59 g
Fats: 9.58 g
Carbs: 54.46 g
Water: 27.11 g
Other: 2.26 g
Contains more FatsFats +175.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +12.6%
Contains more WaterWater +763.4%
~equal in Protein ~6.59g
~equal in Other ~2.26g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 26% 52%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.562 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 13.137 g
41% 38% 21%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.732 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.494 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.963 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +87.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +569.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -32.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
86% 12%
Starch: 49.69 g
Sucrose: 6.95 g
Glucose: 0.47 g
Fructose: 0.29 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.48 g
Galactose: 0 g
69% 28% 2%
Starch: 35.66 g
Sucrose: 14.45 g
Glucose: 0.29 g
Fructose: 0.2 g
Lactose: 1.05 g
Maltose: 0.06 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +39.3%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +62.1%
Contains more FructoseFructose +45%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +700%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +107.9%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Crackers Cornbread
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Crackers Cornbread DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 13.137g 1.963g 74%
Vitamin K 69.3µg 3.7µg 55%
Iron 4.03mg 1.85mg 27%
Fats 26.43g 9.58g 26%
Vitamin B2 0.456mg 0.175mg 22%
Phosphorus 248mg 391mg 20%
Vitamin B1 0.416mg 0.19mg 19%
Cholesterol 0mg 57mg 19%
Vitamin E 3.03mg 0.51mg 17%
Vitamin B3 4.352mg 2.004mg 15%
Manganese 0.491mg 0.222mg 12%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.23µg 10%
Folate 92µg 55µg 9%
Choline 9.6mg 58.7mg 9%
Calories 510kcal 330kcal 9%
Saturated fat 5.562g 3.732g 8%
Monounsaturated fat 6.553g 3.494g 8%
Starch 49.69g 35.66g 6%
Sodium 726mg 599mg 6%
Vitamin A 0µg 35µg 4%
Selenium 6.7µg 8.7µg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 0.579mg 3%
Copper 0.104mg 0.073mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.085mg 2%
Zinc 0.49mg 0.67mg 2%
Calcium 120mg 135mg 2%
Carbs 61.3g 54.46g 2%
Protein 6.64g 6.59g 0%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg 0%
Net carbs 59g 52.16g N/A
Magnesium 18mg 17mg 0%
Potassium 118mg 133mg 0%
Sugar 8.18g 16.05g N/A
Fiber 2.3g 2.3g 0%
Trans fat 1.076g 0.224g N/A
Tryptophan 0.084mg 0.059mg 0%
Threonine 0.193mg 0.226mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.246mg 0.265mg 0%
Leucine 0.471mg 0.658mg 0%
Lysine 0.103mg 0.324mg 0%
Methionine 0.112mg 0.157mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.331mg 0.343mg 0%
Valine 0.294mg 0.334mg 0%
Histidine 0.145mg 0.167mg 0%
Fructose 0.29g 0.2g 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.007g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 1.485g 0.076g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.062g 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g 0.043g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g 1.726g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Crackers Cornbread
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Crackers
24%
Cornbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Crackers
50%
Cornbread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Crackers
Crackers is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 57mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crackers
Crackers is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.87g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crackers
Crackers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cornbread
Cornbread contains less Sodium (difference - 127mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cornbread
Cornbread is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.83g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cornbread
Cornbread is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Crackers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174982/nutrients
  2. Cornbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174909/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.